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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/17/26

Applications Due03/27/26

Vacancy ID211832

NY HELPNo

AgencyBinghamton University

TitleFacility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) (2 Vacancies)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade06

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $44828 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Broome

Street Address 4400 Vestal Pkwy E

City Binghamton

StateNY

Zip Code13902

Duties Description Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) on an assigned shift assist Plant
Utilities Assistants and Plant Utilities Engineers by performing a variety of relatively unskilled tasks and routine manual labor in or around a heating and/or air-conditioning plant or in the mechanical equipment rooms of buildings to include: unloading wood or coal, stockpiling wood or coal, operating coal and wood
handling equipment, and maintaining supplies of wood and coal in boiler room bunkers, lubricating machinery in boiler, pump and engine rooms, filling stoker hoppers; removing ashes by hand or by operating ash dump machinery; internal boiler de-slag & cleaning; assists in boiler overhaul and repairs to boiler room equipment steam and water lines, and other mechanical equipment, may substitute for Assistant Stationary Engineer in operating boilers and operating procedures; may pick-up parts and deliver parts; may participate in in-service training courses in addition to learning through specified on-the-job instruction and experience. The incumbents will function under specific instructions and will be supervised by Plant Utilities Engineers or Plant Utilities Assistants. This position is in the labor class and no examination is required.

Minimum Qualifications Must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and must be able to
meet the following job requirements:
* Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
* Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and operate motorized equipment.
* Ability to perform moderate to heavy labor & assist in routine equipment maintenance.
* Ability to enter and work within extremely dirty, tight and confined spaces.
* Ability to successfully pass a medical examination which will include tests for the use of safety equipment, including a respirator.

Additional Comments Shift work and Overtime may be required. Regular hours are Mon-Fri
7:00am -3:00pm.

The successful candidate for this position must be able to perform the
duties and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily. Since the activities of other employees depend on the performance of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that the employer will consider when filling this vacancy.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone 607-777-2187

Fax 607-777-4947

Email Address mmtaylor@binghamton.edu

Address

Street 4400 Vestal Pkwy E

City Binghamton

State NY

Zip Code 13902

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please complete the application at the link below and submit it to Human Resources by the posting end date.

https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/jobs/pdf/bu_employ_app_july_2019_2_final.pdf

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